Rising Rates of Syphilis

The United States has witnessed a significant increase in syphilis diagnoses, with an alarming 80% rise across all stages in the past five years. Particularly concerning is the spike in congenital syphilis cases, which have escalated by 180% during the same period, including a staggering 30% increase in just the last year. These statistics highlight that syphilis remains a prevalent public health issue, contradicting perceptions of the infection as a historical relic. Awareness of these trends is essential for health care providers to effectively address and manage syphilis, especially in clinical contexts.